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Nonprofit agencies

Arts & culture | Environmental | Social services | Seniors | Consumers

All area codes are 510 unless stated otherwise.
When 2 links are shown, the first is a URL, the second is email.


 Arts and Culture
East Bay Center for the Performing Arts
All levels of individual and group classes in dance and music taught by artists and musicians in a supportive environment. http://www.eastbaycenter.org/
develop@eastbaycenter.org
 234-5624
Masquers Playhouse
Community theatre in Point Richmond, producing plays and musicals of the highest caliber for the last 48 years.
http://www.masquers.org/
info@masquers.org		 232-4031
National Institute of Arts and Disabilities (NIAD)
Art programs for people with developmental disabilities, promotes independence, dignity and community integration.
http://www.niadart.org
admin@niadart.org		 620-0290
Richmond Arts and Culture Commission
Coordinates arts organizations, artists, City and community; advises City regarding its artistic and cultural development. http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/~arts/
artsinfo@ci.richmond.ca.us
 620-6797
Richmond Art Center
Encourages visual arts through exhibitions, education, and in-school programs; programs for adults, children and youth. http://www.therichmondartcenter.org/
admin@therichmondartcenter.org>		 620-6772
Richmond Main Street Initiative, Inc.
Dedicated to revitalizing historic downtown Richmond as a vibrant urban village that reflect the community's heritage.
http://www.richmondmainstreet.org/
RichMainStreet@aol.com
307-7803
Richmond Museum of History
Promotes study and research of Richmond's history through collection, preservation, and display of historical materials.
http://www.richmondmuseumofhistory.org/
dbastin@msn.com
 235-7387
SS Red Oak Victory Ship
The only WWII vessel built by the Kaiser Shipyards in Richmond, California that is being restored.
http://www.ssredoakvictory.org/
info@ssredoakvictory.org
 237-2933

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 Environmental organizations
Friends of Baxter Creek
Dedicated to restoration of creek flowing through Poinsett and Mira Vista parks and "Gateway" at Macdonald & San Pablo Ave.
http://www.creativedifferences.com/baxtercreek/
baxterfriends@hotmail.com		  
Watershed Project
Educates and inspires communities to protect their local watersheds. Umbrella organization for many local groups.
www.thewatershedproject.org
staff@thewatershedproject.org

 
231-5655
  Social & Family Services
Community Violence & Rape Crisis Center
Works with the community to end sexual assault and family violence through prevention, crisis services, and treatment.
http://www.cvsolutions.org/
admin@cvsolutions.org		 800 670 7273
24 hr. hotline
Contra Costa Health Services
Emergency care, health insurance, alchohol and drug rehab, homeless assistance, enviornmental protection, and more.
http://eloine.com/cchealth/		  
Early Childhood Mental Health Program
Helps very young children recover from effects of trauma by fostering healthy emotional and social development.
http://www.ecmhp.org
mail@ecmhp.org		 412-9200
Parents, Resources and More (PRAM)
Helps families with young children in Greater Richmond area. Supports development of communities of healthy, happy, well-educated parents and children.
http://www.pram.net 		 
Rubicon Programs, Inc.
Helps people with disabilities, or are homeless or similarly disadvantaged develop skills, get jobs, and obtain housing.
http://www.rubiconprograms.org
info@rubiconprograms.org		 235-1516

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 Seniors
Also see Seniors on Public Services page  
Contra Costa Senior Legal Services
Provides free legal services and seminars to residents of Contra Costa County who are sixty years of age or older.
http://www.seniorlegalservices.org/

374-3980
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform
Consumer education and advocacy, referrals to assisted living and nursing homes, legal referrals.
http://www.canhr.org/		 415 974-5171
Elder Abuse Prevention
Education, advocacy, money management programs, telephone help, and more, for elder adults vulnerable to abuse or neglect.
http://www.elderabuseprevention-eastbay.org/		 233-3427
Family Caregive Alliance
Information and research related to benefits, care strategies, community resources, family issues and hands-on care.
http://www.caregiver.org		  

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 Consumer services
Consumer's Checkbook
Independent nonprofit that rates local firms to help you find reliable and economical service.
http://www.checkbook.org/